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The new online banking update has been rolled out! Upon first sign-on, you’ll notice we now require a “One-Time Passcode” to access your account. Although the application looks the same, there are some new functions and enhanced security features.

Family Manager – Set up various access levels for everyone that needs to view your account. Stay tuned for more details!

We thank you for your patience and cooperation in helping us improve your online banking platform. As always, please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns you may have – we value your feedback!

SRI Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that we will soon be opening our new main branch. Our new above ground branch will still be located at 333 Ravenswood Ave in Menlo Park. Its new entrance will be located to the left of the SRI building “A” lobby.

The new branch features an open floor plan that creates a comfortable, inviting atmosphere designed to enhance conversation and connection. It will feature several digital installations that will display information ranging from financial literacy to special deals and rates. Included below are pictures of the beginning of the construction.

Come and join us to celebrate our grand opening on Monday, November 12, 2018, from 11 AM to 1 pm, in the breezeway between SRI’s HR hallway and the new branch entrance (look for the balloons). In addition to great door prizes, refreshments and lunch, SRI’s Fitness center will be doing signups for any SRI employees that have not signed up yet.

Want to see how it all turned out? Make sure to mark your calendars for the special day and stay tuned for more news coming soon.

With interest rates rising, it’s a good time to review your finances to understand the effect of rate increases on your accounts. SRI Federal Credit Union has all you need to maximize your dividend yields.

You may have noticed our Savings and Money Market rates had a jump in August, and now we’re complementing those eye-popping rates with stellar increases to all our Certificate rates in October! The rate increase is a healthy .25% across all Certificate rates! Now you can get a CD with a rate as high as 2.55% APY!

Remember that our Money Market rates are still very competitive (with rates as high as 1.50% APY). Don’t miss the opportunity to start earning more interest on the money that you already have, by transferring it over to our high rate Money Market account and Certificates. You could be earning 1.50% in your Money Market account, why not start today?

We would love to discuss all the options with you. Call us at 1-800-986-3669, email us at connect@srifcu.org or visit our branch.

SRI Federal Credit Union will reward you for referring your friends or family. Referred new members will receive $50 when they open a new checking account. Referring members will also earn $50 for each qualified new member, up to $500 per year.

Simply fill out our Referral Rewards form found here, print it out and give it to a family member or friend and have them present it at the time of account opening. Opening the account online? Make sure the Referral Rewards section is filled out. After the new member joins, both of you will receive $50.

Referred members must meet the following requirements:

Valid identification and proof of membership eligibility

Establish a Savings account with a $5 deposit and a Checking account with a $100 deposit.

Referring Member must be in good standing with the credit union to qualify.

With interest rates rising, it’s a good time to review your finances to understand the effect of rate increases on your accounts. SRI Federal Credit Union has all you need to maximize your dividend yields.

You may have noticed our Certificate rates had a nice jump in July, and now we’re complementing those rates with stellar increases to the Savings and Money Market rates! With the introduction of additional balance tiers, you’re able to make up to 1.00% more on your deposits. Check out our new tiers and rates and don’t be afraid to spread the word!

That’s not all – our eye-popping Special 2.30% APY* Two-Year Certificate is still available through the end of August! Are you earning less than 2.30% APY elsewhere? Let us help you move those balances to SRIFCU and maximize your returns. This promotional certificate can earn you 2.30% APY for two years, with a minimum deposit of $10,000, new money only**. Click here to take advantage of this today.

You have lots of options and we would love to discuss them with you. Call us at 1-800-986-3669, email us at connect@srifcu.org or visit our branch.

*APY=Annual Percentage Yield

**New Money = For the purposes of this special New Money is categorized as any deposits made after July 1st, 2018

Our members’ security is a top priority. We’ll never ask you to send us personal information such as an account number, card PIN or your Social Security/Tax ID over email. If you do receive a request like this or any other suspicious phishing email, please forward it to us at connect@srifcu.org.

Be sure to keep your contact information, especially your cell phone number and email address, current. This ensures our fraud protection group can reach you if there is suspicious activity on your account. To update your address please call 800-986-3669 or send a secured message through online banking.

Fill out a Travel Notification Form online to let us know of your travel plans. This will prevent transactions from being declined due to where the charges are originating from. Review your accounts regularly to verify all transactions are valid.

Make sure your passwords are strong. Strength in numbers – passwords should not be shorter than 6 – 8 characters. There should be a mix of numbers, letters (both capital and lower case) and special symbols. Most importantly don’t use the same password for everything.

Request your free credit reports annually and review them for inaccuracies. You can get complete information about obtaining your free reports at AnnualCreditReport.com.

Whether you are new to SRIFCU or a long-time member, we are looking for those who are passionate about improving the SRI Federal Credit Union online banking experience. With an online banking upgrade rolling out in late summer, we are looking for beta testers to help us shape the user experience.

Are you looking for a better rate of return on your savings accounts but do not want to commit to a long-term CD? Do you have funds sitting around at other financial institutions that are not earning you competitive returns? Have you ever wanted to have your cake and eat it too?

Check out our special one-year CD offered at a whopping 2.05% APY*, with a $25,000 minimum deposit. It allows you to earn 46% more (with a rate 0.65% higher) than the regular one year CD and is available in both regular and IRA versions. With this special CD, you can earn a rate often reserved for longer-term CDs while only having to commit to one year. This offer will not last forever, so open one now!

All members and SRI International employees are invited to attend SRI Federal Credit Union’s 61st Annual Meeting to celebrate the Credit Union’s success during 2017. The meeting will be held Wednesday, March 21st, at noon in the International Building of SRI. Let us share with you the Credit Union’s 2017 financial performance, accomplishments and future projects.

The year 2018 brings big changes our way; you may have heard the buzz about our move to a new upstairs location! Find out more about the move, and all the upgrades to come, from our CEO and Board of Directors.

Back by popular demand, Apryll Held, our Mortgage Loan Specialist, will be on site to answer any mortgage related questions you may have. To speak with Apryll one-on-one, call us at 650-859-5477 to make an appointment. Availability is limited, so be sure to schedule your appointment before spaces run out!

As always, we will have door prizes and giveaways that will not disappoint. Wear your “Let’s Be Real” T-shirt from the 2017 Annual Meeting and get entered to win a special prize! Following the meeting, we invite you to enjoy food and refreshments with other members and credit union staff.

Be sure to save the date, Wednesday, March 21st, at noon. See you there.